Racial justice alliance awards Rehoboth Elementary students
The Southern Delaware Alliance for Racial Justice recently honored students from Rehoboth Elementary School for their demonstration of leadership, improvement, effort and excellence.
Third-grade teacher Kristine Wood said her student Jacob Bennett loves to share his knowledge on a wide variety of topics with his friends and teachers. Jacob is enthusiastic about learning and is always up for a challenge. In addition to his strong academic abilities, Jacob is an outstanding friend to many. As a new student this year, he developed many strong friendships. Jacob said he loves math and may be interested in using those skills to build spaceships for NASA after college.
Second-grade teacher Charlene Jones said her student Leah Edwards-Hunt is an outstanding reader and writer who loves a challenge. She has made great accomplishments in her comprehension and fluency, and her creativity has allowed her to grow as a writer. Leah says she loves school, especially doing science experiments. She said she plans to go to college to study music in hopes of becoming a singer.
Each student received a $15 gift card to Browseabout Books in Rehoboth; SDARJ contributes $10 to each gift card, and Browseabout contributes $5.
SDARJ’s education committee initiated the award to recognize students in the Cape district who represent ideals of leadership, effort and excellence in their schools. A nonpartisan organization, SDARJ educates, informs and advocates for racial justice, equality and fair opportunity. For more information, go to sdarj.org.
